Workshop Apprentice (Light Goods Mechanic)

Getting In Limited; Brighton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Workshop Apprentice in a vibrant port environment! You will be part of a dedicated team ensuring that operations run smoothly, helping to maintain and repair a diverse fleet of vehicles. This role offers hands-on experience in a fast-paced setting, where no two days are alike. With the chance to gain a Level 3 qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair, you will develop essential skills while contributing to a key commercial hub that supports local and international trade. Join us in this dynamic position and kickstart your career in mechanics!

Qualifications

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.
• Attention to detail and health & safety awareness are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Support the Workshop Team in keeping Shoreham Port operational.
• Repair various vehicles including forklifts and cranes.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Customer care skills

Problem solving skills

Number skills

Analytical skills

Logical thinking

Team working

Initiative

Health & Safety awareness

Education

Level 3 (Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair)

Job description

What do you want to search? Keyword Apprenticeship Type Location

Workshop Apprentice (Light Goods Mechanic)

Apply From: 01/04/2025

Learning Provider

Delivered by CHICHESTER COLLEGE GROUP

Employer

SHOREHAM PORT AUTHORITY

Vacancy Description

Shoreham Port operates 24/7 365 days of the year within a fascinating and complex engineering environment. The role of Workshop Apprentice (Mechanic) is to support the Workshop Team in keeping Shoreham Port operational, which involves keeping our fleet moving so all visiting vessels can be discharged on time. No two days are the same; one day you could be repairing a forklift truck, and the next day working on a crane.

Key Details

Vacancy Title

Workshop Apprentice (Light Goods Mechanic)

Employer Description

Shoreham Port is a vital commercial hub with a proud history that dates back to 1760. Operating 24/7, our Port plays a crucial role in facilitating local and international trade, handling a diverse range of cargoes, including timber, steel, aggregates, bulks, glass, woodchip, and cereals. We provide a full range of marine services to commercial users including fishing vessels, and our marinas are home to many local leisure users. Beyond our core operations, we manage an extensive commercial property portfolio that supports over 175 small and medium-sized enterprises, including our own hospitality venue, Port Kitchen. Extensive onsite solar arrays and onshore wind turbines generate renewable energy, contributing towards our decade-long certification as an EcoPort.

Vacancy Location

Gate 1 Basin Road South Brighton BN41 1WF

Wage Frequency

Custom

Number of Vacancies

1

Vacancy Reference Number

1000312528

Key Dates

Apply From

01/04/2025

Closing Date For Applications

2025-04-22 23:59:59

Interview Begin From

Possible Start Date

2025-09-08 00:00:00

Training

Training to be Provided

You will have the opportunity to achieve a Level 3 (Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair) qualification through Chichester College Group (CCG). The training will be provided on a day release basis (term-time).

Learning Provider

CHICHESTER COLLEGE GROUP

Contact Details

The People Team Vacancy Type:

Skills Required

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative, Health & Safety aware

Apply Now